The DAISY Award
The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established by his family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died in late 1999 at the age of 33 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little-known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. The Award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
The BEE Award
Littleton Regional Healthcare has launched another recognition opportunity – The BEE Award. BEE stands for Being Extraordinary Every day. While The DAISY Award is reserved for Registered Nurses specifically, The BEE Award is open to any care team member. It is symbolic in the fact that bees are fundamentally crucial to a daisy’s ability to thrive. Both The DAISY and BEE Awards are presented quarterly, and each honoree is selected from nominations received by patients, community members, and colleagues.
“We always promote our staff as our greatest asset because it’s true,” noted Koren Superchi, RN, MSN, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at LRH. “They are the driving force that supports our ability to provide the high-quality care this region depends on. ” We quickly seize any opportunity that allows us to recognize their important work and highlight how valued they are,” she added.
DAISY & BEE Award Honorees
LRH's DAISY Award Honoree, Britta Haley, RN!
Britta was nominated for the exceptional compassion and support she provided to a patient and their family during an incredibly difficult Emergency Department visit. While the outcome was not what anyone had hoped for, Britta’s kindness, empathy, and unwavering presence helped guide the family through some of their hardest decisions.
Her nomination described how she honored the patient’s wishes, provided comfort during life’s most challenging moments, and left a lasting impact on the loved ones she cared for.
Britta exemplifies the very best of nursing. Her compassion, professionalism, and dedication remind us what extraordinary care truly looks like. Thank you, Britta, for the difference you make every day!
Past DAISY Honorees:
Click the names below to read their announcement
Team Award – OB | Brittany Hudson, RN | Sue Trempe, RN | Heather Brubaker, RN | Lisa Boudle, RN | Olivia Gadwah, RN | Kimberly Force, RN | Jillian Rooney, RN | Tricia Fagnant, RN | Patricia Ward-Roberts, RN | Tara Roy, RN | Tricia Koxarakis, RN | Faith Santo, RN | Emily DuPont, RN | Sheryl Loveland, RN | Sharon Larson, RN
LRH's BEE Award Honoree, Pam Kinne!
